Art Vincent Van Gogh

ART  Vincent Van Gogh
An Afinity of Yellow

The moon is slowly engaging the afternoon sun
and the crows fly randomly o’er the fields
where wheatfields bloom with hues
of radiant energy and bright patches
of yellow imitating the sun
and Vincent, the Artist applies on the canvas
a black stroke here and a black stroke there
before the crows disperse and disappear
his Wheatfields with Crows he would create
he steps back to observe but his mind
is uneasy his affinity for the bright color yellow
is enhancing his depressed manic state
and he  must strife for completion 
before it’s too late for his mind and his soul
will  be lost to his inevitable fate
but the Van Gogh legend must carry on
that he must fall and rise again
to seek out the night and to paint the stars
by the river Rhone
then  repose himself at the Night Cafe
an absinthe to create a sensation
of a light burning bright in his brain
to paint on the morrow and borrow 
what goodness will come his way
but the days grow short he can only hope 
for a  promising sign that he can cope
Celebration of Art Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues
April 28, 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 9/10/2017 10:23:00 AM
I chose to read this particular poem because I have an affinity with Van Gogh.Your insightful piece has given me more bits of him to think about. Thank you.
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Date: 8/17/2017 6:59:00 AM
Yes Ralph...I have written similar about "Place Lamartine Cafe" nice!
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Date: 6/17/2017 6:24:00 PM
This is some really great writing, Ralph. I don't know anyone who doesn't like Van Gogh. You have captured his spirit, if only briefly. Well done:)
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Date: 5/25/2017 10:11:00 PM
RAlph, this is very nice and I can see you know a lot about Van Gogh by the way you describe him here in the poem. Congrats for your win.
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 5/27/2017 6:22:00 PM
Thank you Andrea: I did do some research on him.
Date: 5/25/2017 8:16:00 PM
Nicely done, Ralph - I love that you've touched on moire than just one of his works, and my personal favorite, "A Starry Night on the Rhone" - great descriptions and reflections of his mental state, how his work was evidence to his depression. Love it - a seven for sure! Congrats!
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 5/27/2017 6:20:00 PM
Thank you, Greg. It was good that he had a brother that provided for him.
Date: 5/25/2017 7:23:00 PM
Wheatfields with Crows is believed to be his last artwork and you describe his depressive state very well Ralph. I have seen many of his pieces in person and they depict his many moods and genius of portraying those moods come to life in his works. Congratulations on your well deserved second placement! 7 ; )
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 5/25/2017 9:20:00 PM
thank you, Connie: I did some research and it was so sad that I had create an atmosphere.
Date: 5/25/2017 3:20:00 PM
Vincent has always been one of my favorites from way back! You have done a most magnificent job on your canvas! BRAVO, congrats and a 7 for a well-deserved win! Love it! Pandita
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 5/25/2017 9:21:00 PM
Thank you, Pandita: I enjoyed writing it.
Date: 5/25/2017 7:34:00 AM
I could see the crows being painted onto the canvas. Love: to paint on the morrow, the days grow short... (Van Gogh's impending fate)
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Date: 5/24/2017 11:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in my contest! Indeed, our PS art gallery is divine! I will return to comment on your individual poem. Blessings...Kim
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 5/25/2017 11:59:00 AM
Hi Kim: Thank you for the high mention. it was an honor. I did some research on his life and it's nice to YOU appreciate artistic poetry.
Date: 5/4/2017 8:29:00 AM
I love his paintings....they are bold, brilliant, and beautiful Ralph. You did great on this entry. I hope it does well. 7 ; )
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 5/4/2017 11:40:00 AM
Thank you, Connie. I did some research on this great artist before I wrote this poem.
Date: 4/29/2017 9:05:00 AM
A tremendous piece Ralph...I enjoy Van Gogh Very much and penned a piece after going to The Bedroom exhibit here...it's called Clouded Eyes.
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 4/29/2017 8:42:00 PM
Hi Tim: Thank you and I will check out your poem.
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 4/29/2017 8:41:00 PM
Date: 4/28/2017 4:50:00 PM
I love the work of Van Gogh and you have written a wonderful tribute to his artistry:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 4/28/2017 6:02:00 PM
Thank you, Jan and thanks for the heads up. I got rid of the word care.
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